Emails sent using this function are compatible with the major emailing viewers such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc. They are also compatible with the email viewers built into smartphones and tablets. (The technically inclined can read the additional notes below.)
Emails sent using this function are also fully compliant with the federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2004. A footer explaining who sent the email and how to opt-out is included.
When members click the opt-out link, they are taken to the Login page so that they can log in with their username and password. Once they have done so, they are taken their Profile – Privacy Options page where they can opt out of receiving general emails from the club. (Note that unchecking this option does not stop official emails from the club, such as renewal and expiration notices. These are always allowed because they pertain to the member’s official relationship with the club.)
When non-members click the opt-out link, they are taken to a special Opt-Out page that allows them to remove their email address completely from your non-member database. They also have the option to have their information removed completely from the database.
Individual emails are limited to 5MB in size, including embedded photos. Image elements automatically resize photos so they are suitable for emails. However, when inserting photos into an HTML element, large photos should be resized beforehand to make them smaller.
If an email is sent to an address that proves to be bad, ClubExpress flags it as a bad email address and will not attempt to send further emails to it as long as the flag is in place. The flag is visible wherever email addresses can be edited, so that you can see if an email address needs to be fixed. There is also a Bad Emails screen and report.